Cursive Darik 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, approachable, playful, handwritten feel, friendly branding, casual display, expressive headlines, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, monoline-ish.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently modulated stroke weight. Letterforms show rounded terminals, soft corners, and occasional tapered joins, creating a lively rhythm with slightly irregular, human spacing. Capitals are simple and open with understated flourishes, while lowercase forms rely on loops and smooth connections that keep words flowing without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same informal, hand-drawn logic with curved shapes and relaxed proportions.
This font suits short, expressive text such as logos, product names, packaging accents, social posts, quotes, and event materials. It works well when paired with a clean sans or simple serif for body copy, serving as an energetic display script for headings and callouts.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick but confident handwriting on a note or label. Its buoyant curves and easygoing slant give it an upbeat, conversational character that feels informal and inviting rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting with a consistent, repeatable system—capturing the spontaneity of a marker or brush pen while maintaining enough uniformity for display typography.
Connections between letters are generally smooth, but individual shapes retain distinct, hand-made quirks that add charm and movement. Stroke endings often finish with slight flicks, and counters stay fairly open, helping the script remain readable in short phrases.